Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas is one of the most widely syndicated political columnists in America. Based in Washington, he is a wide-ranging social commentator, not a "beltway insider," who supports traditional conservative values and the American "can-do spirit." He'll take on virtually any topic, from the decline of the family to growing terrorism worldwide.

A syndicated columnist since 1984, he is the author of “America’s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires, Superpowers and the United States” (HarperCollins/Zondervan, January 2020). His latest book is “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen in 50 Years Reporting on America” (Humanix Books, May 2023). Readers may email Mr. Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

Columns by Cal Thomas

How Ronald Reagan handled campus protests

The year was 1966, and Ronald Reagan was running for governor of California. A major part of his platform was to "clean up the mess at Berkeley" and other college campuses across the state. Published April 29, 2024

Adding to Title IX: Biden admin further degrades women’s rights

What the Biden administration is doing to the Title IX civil rights law, the purpose of which is, among other things, to ensure equality between men's and women's sports, reminds me of a childhood game. Published April 24, 2024

The empires begin to strike back: Accountability at Google and Columbia University

With all that is occurring in our political and cultural life, there are signs some Americans have had enough. Published April 22, 2024

Needed: Regime change in Iran

Every approach to curtailing Iran from its threats and behavior toward Israel and other countries has failed. Published April 17, 2024

Our oppressive tax system can be analogized to Dracula

Was it as bad for you as it was for me? Sending Washington money we earn, but Washington doesn't, I mean? Published April 15, 2024

Trump cedes the moral high ground on abortion

Former President Donald Trump issued a lengthy statement on abortion on Monday. It is the latest of several positions he has taken on an issue that continues to be hotly debated. Published April 10, 2024

Repeat, repeat, repeat: Israel must win its war with Hamas

When it comes to the Middle East, repetition has been unsuccessful in causing Europeans and many in America to accept certain truths. Published April 8, 2024

Every Republican should prioritize replacing soft-on-crime politicians

Another day, another dead New York City police officer, another grieving widow. Published April 3, 2024

One more try at reducing the debt

It may be too late, given the number of Americans who have willingly allowed themselves to become dependent on the government more than themselves, but it's worth trying. Published April 1, 2024

Checking the black box: The only true race is the human race

Two men with decidedly different political outlooks have been my go-to sources on race in America. They are Dr. Thomas Sowell and Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. Published March 27, 2024

Moscow massacre: Could it happen here?

A mass shooting at a concert hall in Moscow killed more than 130 people. With many others seriously or gravely wounded, the number of dead is likely to rise. Published March 25, 2024

Republicans should not shy away from abortion issue

Biden and Democrats are generally underwater in polling that has shown voters are displeased with their performance on the economy, foreign policy and virtually everything else except one issue: abortion. Published March 20, 2024

Smell of mendacity surrounds Fani Willis-Nathan Wade debacle

"What's that smell in this room? Didn't you notice it, Brick? Didn't you notice a powerful and obnoxious odor of mendacity in this room? There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity. You can smell it. It smells like death." -- Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Published March 18, 2024